About Us
We have a proud history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live life to the fullest. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we reinvest in creating outstanding experiences for our clients while supporting and developing our frontline staff. When you join us, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues who truly care.
Why you’ll love working with us!
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Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
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Heart HQ – our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts and features to help you celebrate, connect, and succeed
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Fitness Passport – discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, with full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
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Discounted private health insurance
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Wellbeing initiatives including Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
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Ongoing Training and Development
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LinkedIn Training – access to a digital library of over 6,000 courses for SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams
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Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
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Referral Bonus Program
Payroll Officer
Are you an experienced Payroll Officer who takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and delivering exceptional service? Join Southern Cross Care (SCC) and become part of a collaborative Finance team of 5 that ensures our people are paid correctly and on time, every pay cycle.
The Role - Epping Head Office - 12 month Fixed-Term Contract
In this role, you'll manage end-to-end payroll processing in a high-volume environment, (2000 +) maintain employee records, interpret time and attendance data, process leave and termination payments, and ensure compliance with payroll legislation, enterprise agreements, taxation, and superannuation requirements. You'll also partner closely with People & Culture, managers, and external stakeholders to resolve payroll queries and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
What we require
- End-to-end payroll processing with a focus on accuracy and compliance
- Interpretation of payroll legislation, Awards, and Enterprise Agreements
- Payroll reporting, LSL Board returns, Same Day Superannuation, and Workers Compensation
- Proficient in payroll, time and attendance (T&A) systems, and Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and confidentiality
- Excellent customer service and payroll query resolution
Essential
- 3+ years' payroll experience in a high-volume team environment
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience meeting strict payroll deadlines and managing competing priorities
- Exposure to payroll audits and reporting
- Experience in health, aged care, or timesheet-driven environments
- Familiar with Payroll Metrics and RosterOn
About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.
Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.
SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.
